Guidebook for Dublin
Sightseeing
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceChrist Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceDublinia
Combine with ChristChurch tour. Children LOVE Dublinia
Very close to home - ten minute walk, three minute drive. Fantastic Museum if you enjoy Irish History, and also excellent grounds for walking, kicking a ball around in. Coffee shop as well.
Pearse Museum
Grange RoadVery close to home - ten minute walk, three minute drive. Fantastic Museum if you enjoy Irish History, and also excellent grounds for walking, kicking a ball around in. Coffee shop as well.
Worth seeing if you have a few extra days. Beautiful house and gardens. Avoca Cafe on grounds. Day trip from Dublin (30 minutes car - 50 by bus from Dundrum)
201 locals recommend
Powerscourt Golf Club
Worth seeing if you have a few extra days. Beautiful house and gardens. Avoca Cafe on grounds. Day trip from Dublin (30 minutes car - 50 by bus from Dundrum)
Take a 75 bus out to Dun Laoghaire and walk along the Pier. Good restaurants and views across Dublin Bay.
103 locals recommend
Dún Laoghaire
Take a 75 bus out to Dun Laoghaire and walk along the Pier. Good restaurants and views across Dublin Bay.
Short day trip from Rathfarnham. 30 minute drive. Lovely village. Houses of character. Residence of note in Dalkey and Killiney: Bono, Van, Enya, home of Maeve Binchy. Beautiful coastal walks along Vico Road. Dalkey and Killiney run into each other - combine with Killiney Hill or a trip out to Dalkey Island. Worth exploring this area on a sunny day.
71 locals recommend
Dalkey
Short day trip from Rathfarnham. 30 minute drive. Lovely village. Houses of character. Residence of note in Dalkey and Killiney: Bono, Van, Enya, home of Maeve Binchy. Beautiful coastal walks along Vico Road. Dalkey and Killiney run into each other - combine with Killiney Hill or a trip out to Dalkey Island. Worth exploring this area on a sunny day.
If you are looking for a castle without the long distance, this is a lovely place to visit. Check their website as they sometimes have other activities happening which you could combine.
187 locals recommend
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadIf you are looking for a castle without the long distance, this is a lovely place to visit. Check their website as they sometimes have other activities happening which you could combine.
Arts & Culture
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadIrish History - Great tour
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
35A Kildare StFree!
National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street UpperFree!
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetFree!
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Haigh TerraceCombine with walk along Dun Laoighre Pier
Shopping
Dundrum Luas Stop
Walking 20 minutes or easy driving distance: 5 minutes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food, drinks, quick five minute walk. Good night out and lovely pub food. Fancy restaurant upstairs.
6 locals recommend
The Yellow House
1 Willbrook RdGreat food, drinks, quick five minute walk. Good night out and lovely pub food. Fancy restaurant upstairs.
Brady's Terenure
5-9 Terenure PlGreat for Irish music.
Food Scene
Great food if you love Thai. Walk over and take a taxi back to the Yellow House for a few drinks in the neighbourhood.
11 locals recommend
Siam Thai Restaurant
Great food if you love Thai. Walk over and take a taxi back to the Yellow House for a few drinks in the neighbourhood.
Everything Else
Great outing for younger children (under ten) on a rainy day.
25 locals recommend
Imaginosity, Dublin Children's Museum
Great outing for younger children (under ten) on a rainy day.
Entertainment & Activities
Mao Dundrum
16 Sandyford Rd